: Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:38 pm  

[quote="SRC"]Since he got involved with Barrow RL, we've gone from a team that won just 1 game in 2005, to a team that's been in the top 2 of the Championship for most of the season and in the semi's of the NR Cup.

He's a winner who doesn't tolerate losers or under-performers. Most of the players at the club have been brought in under Des' Chairmanship, so they know exactly what he's like and respect him, as do the fans.

Should be a cracking atmosphere and game on Sunday (hopefully). At least 4 full buses and dozens of cars heading over the Pennines come Sunday.[/quote]

I agree that Barrow have turned themselves around and are a surprise package to be at top of Championship right now, but these cmments have been made after a couple of less than impressive performances where you actually won and are still sat atop the league.

What happens if Fax go 3 scores in front this weekend? Will your lads think back to his rant and lift their game or think sod it, the game has gone, and whats the worst he can do to us?

If we beat you and you but you get a bonus point we will go top on points difference. Surely to be joint top is far beyond any pre-season expectations?

I hope its a good game with a great atmosphere, but part of me wants us to run away with it just to see the reaction

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:45 pm  

styler wrote:

whats breakback mountain?

Oops I meant Brokeback Mountain. Maybe it will be breakback if this guy legs it from Barrow in the future, which most rich Chairman usually do apart from Ken Davy at Huddersfield and Jack Wilkinson at Salford.
Look at Donny, Widnes, and us in the nineties when Tony Gartland very sadly left.

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:05 pm  

Hes probably still smartin from Weisner tittle tattling on him about his way of bending the salary cap.

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:15 pm  

n empsall wrote:

I wonder how long this guy will continue pour cash into Barrow esp if they don't win anything, or if they don't get a franchise in a couple of years. Sounds like he's playing fantasy rugby league for real.

Barrow wont get a franchise in 2 years they have next to no chance, seems to me like he's enjoying the challenge and trying to unsettle Halifax a little. Hopefully Widnes can bypass both of you while you argue like girls.

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:28 pm  

-VIKINGMAN- wrote:

Widnes can bypass both of you while you argue like girls.

Is this the same as Widnes players "play fighting"? Or is that not at all a bit girly?

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:31 pm  

littlerich wrote:

Is this the same as Widnes players "play fighting"? Or is that not at all a bit girly?

You cant beat a bit of play fighting to improve morale.

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:32 pm  

-VIKINGMAN- wrote:

You cant beat a bit of play fighting to improve morale.

Yeah - that CS gas is a blast.

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 5:37 pm  

littlerich wrote:

Yeah - that CS gas is a blast.

You do know what the CS stands for dont ya?

Champion Sumo Gas, it allows the players to wrestle in a fighting like manner whilst also improving tackling technique and overall morale.

Quoted in the Vikingman book of champions - PM if you want a copy.

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 6:41 pm  

-VIKINGMAN- wrote:

You do know what the CS stands for dont ya?

Champion Sumo Gas, it allows the players to wrestle in a fighting like manner whilst also improving tackling technique and overall morale.

Quoted in the Vikingman book of champions - PM if you want a copy.

I do wonder what goes on in your head sometimes

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 7:47 pm  

Fax Machine wrote:

I would be very, very wary of this guy. From reading other posts it states that he is into football and is a big Man U fan.

I get the impression that he wants to be the chairman of a top level sports team to boost his obviously sizeable ego. Now, I don't know what he's worth but he would have to be mega-wealthy to buy a Premiership football club but a top level RL club comes a lot cheaper. The thing is though, in RL it isn't just about money because even at the top level players don't earn enough for it to be just about the money. Leeds have always been cash rich but underachieved for years.

It sounds to me like if he doesn't get a rapid return on his investment he will spit his dummy right across the Irish Sea.

Your ignorance is breathtaking. Des is BARROW through and through. All he wants is success for Barrow RL - the team he has supported since childhood. He is interested in both rugby and football - is that a crime ??

He has openly stated that he doesn't expect any monetary return on his input - just wants success.

What do you suggest ??? "Sorry Des, but we don't want your money or your time at the club - just in case you do a runner" ???

Get real.

Regarding the comments from a Widnes fan about not having a chance of a SL license, well, we'll just have to see won't we.

One thing's for sure, we won't be going bust (unlike some) and no-one will be telling us when and where we play our home games.